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- 2002 RTDA Report - Rob and Paul's Excellent Adventure
The common mans view of the happenings at and around the 2002 RTDA in Las Vegas.
- Best of 2002 Awards at Top25Cigar.com
The results from our "Best of 2002" poll at Top25Cigar. See which cigars were voted the best of 2002.
- A Day at the Graycliff Hotel and Cigar Company
Rob Shibata visits the Graycliff Hotel and Cigar Company, and finds old world hospitality can be found today as well.
- Jorge and Orlando Padron Interview with Top25Cigar
Remember back when your parents told you "if you treat everyone with respect, and work hard every day your going to be successful"? When talking to Jorge and Jose Padron, one gets the feeling not only have they heard that saying, but they live it every day.
- Cano Ozgener, CEO of C.A.O. International Interview with Top25Cigar
Cano A. Ozgener was a very enjoyable and willing interviewee. As you can see by his answer to the final question, Mr. Ozgener is a man dedicated to his passions, namely his family and the business they are in.
- Cano Ozgener, CEO of C.A.O. International Interview with Top25Cigar
Cano A. Ozgener was a very enjoyable and willing interviewee. As you can see by his answer to the final question, Mr. Ozgener is a man dedicated to his passions, namely his family and the business they are in.
- La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3
If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar.
- La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3
If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar.
- La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3
If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar.
- La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3
If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar.
- Excalibur Prensado Oscuro
The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua.
- Excalibur Prensado Oscuro
The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua.
- Excalibur Prensado Oscuro
The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua.
- Excalibur Prensado Oscuro
The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua.
- Juan Clemente' Grand Corona
None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon.
- Juan Clemente' Grand Corona
None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon.
- Juan Clemente' Grand Corona
None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon.
- Juan Clemente' Grand Corona
None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon.
- Caballeros Corona
If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you.
- Caballeros Corona
If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you.
- Caballeros Corona
If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI
In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI
In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI
In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI
In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro)
Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro)
Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro)
Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start.
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3
Summary
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3
Summary
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3
Summary
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reserve Maduro B
The worlds longest cigar name...at least close...is reviewed by T25C.
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reserve Maduro B
The worlds longest cigar name...at least close...is reviewed by T25C.
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reserve Maduro B
The worlds longest cigar name...at least close...is reviewed by T25C.
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reserve Maduro B
The worlds longest cigar name...at least close...is reviewed by T25C.
- Pryme Limited Edition Gold No. 200X
What does it take to be a "Super-Premium cigar?
- Pryme Limited Edition Gold No. 200X
What does it take to be a "Super-Premium cigar?
- Pryme Limited Edition Gold No. 200X
What does it take to be a "Super-Premium cigar?
- Pryme Limited Edition Gold No. 200X
What does it take to be a "Super-Premium cigar?
- Pryme Limited Edition Gold No. 200X
What does it take to be a "Super-Premium cigar?
- Jericho Robusto
The Jericho Robusto proves that Caribe can get it right outside of the Cmacho line.
- Jericho Robusto
The Jericho Robusto proves that Caribe can get it right outside of the Cmacho line.
- Jericho Robusto
The Jericho Robusto proves that Caribe can get it right outside of the Cmacho line.
- Jericho Robusto
The Jericho Robusto proves that Caribe can get it right outside of the Cmacho line.
- Jericho Robusto
The Jericho Robusto proves that Caribe can get it right outside of the Cmacho line.
- Vibe Corojo Torpedo
Top25Cigar takes a look at a solid new smoke from United Tobacco.
- Vibe Corojo Torpedo
Top25Cigar takes a look at a solid new smoke from United Tobacco.
- Vibe Corojo Torpedo
Top25Cigar takes a look at a solid new smoke from United Tobacco.
- Vibe Corojo Torpedo
Top25Cigar takes a look at a solid new smoke from United Tobacco.
- Reo Robusto
The Reo, Vibes brother from United Tobacco gets reviewed.
- Reo Robusto
The Reo, Vibes brother from United Tobacco gets reviewed.
- Reo Robusto
The Reo, Vibes brother from United Tobacco gets reviewed.
- Reo Robusto
The Reo, Vibes brother from United Tobacco gets reviewed.
- Reo Robusto
The Reo, Vibes brother from United Tobacco gets reviewed.
- Purisco Red Churchill
Purisco Red Churchill outperforms its green banded cousin.
- Purisco Red Churchill
Purisco Red Churchill outperforms its green banded cousin.
- Purisco Red Churchill
Purisco Red Churchill outperforms its green banded cousin.
- Purisco Red Churchill
Purisco Red Churchill outperforms its green banded cousin.
- Macanudo Robust Hampton Court
Macanudo Robust Hampton Court...oh oh.
- Macanudo Robust Hampton Court
Macanudo Robust Hampton Court...oh oh.
- Macanudo Robust Hampton Court
Macanudo Robust Hampton Court...oh oh.
- Macanudo Robust Hampton Court
Macanudo Robust Hampton Court...oh oh.
- 601 Serie Robusto
The 411 on the Serie 601 Ecuadorian wrapped Robusto
- 601 Serie Robusto
The 411 on the Serie 601 Ecuadorian wrapped Robusto
- 601 Serie Robusto
The 411 on the Serie 601 Ecuadorian wrapped Robusto
- 601 Serie Robusto
The 411 on the Serie 601 Ecuadorian wrapped Robusto
- El Tiante Churchill
Luis Tiant pitches a cigar that is much milder than his fastball was.
- El Tiante Churchill
Luis Tiant pitches a cigar that is much milder than his fastball was.
- El Tiante Churchill
Luis Tiant pitches a cigar that is much milder than his fastball was.
- El Tiante Churchill
Luis Tiant pitches a cigar that is much milder than his fastball was.
- El Tiante Churchill
Luis Tiant pitches a cigar that is much milder than his fastball was.
- La Flor Dominicana Mysterio
The La Flor Dominicana packs a punch bigger than expected.
- La Flor Dominicana Mysterio
The La Flor Dominicana packs a punch bigger than expected.
- La Flor Dominicana Mysterio
The La Flor Dominicana packs a punch bigger than expected.
- La Flor Dominicana Mysterio
The La Flor Dominicana packs a punch bigger than expected.
- La Tradicion Figurado Series Chulo
You knew it would not take The Mad Scientist at La Tradicion Cubana long to get into shaped cigars.
- La Tradicion Figurado Series Chulo
You knew it would not take The Mad Scientist at La Tradicion Cubana long to get into shaped cigars.
- La Tradicion Figurado Series Chulo
You knew it would not take The Mad Scientist at La Tradicion Cubana long to get into shaped cigars.
- CAO LX2 TO DEBUT AT IPCPR 76TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW
New CAO Cigar Targets “Full-Bodied” Market Segment
- Cantankerous Punch Puppet Protests Retail Celebration
Gear up to celebrate the birthday of the premium cigar category’s one-and-only pot-bellied, trash-talking character, Mr. Punch.
- Cantankerous Punch Puppet Protests Retail Celebration
Gear up to celebrate the birthday of the premium cigar category’s one-and-only pot-bellied, trash-talking character, Mr. Punch.
- Tabacos de la Cordillera Announces Price Rollback
Tabacos de la CordilleraTM (Highland Cigars), a Costa Rican tobacco and cigar producer, has made significant price reductions on its exclusive factory-direct Web sales site.
- Tabacos de la Cordillera Announces Price Rollback
Tabacos de la CordilleraTM (Highland Cigars), a Costa Rican tobacco and cigar producer, has made significant price reductions on its exclusive factory-direct Web sales site.
- Tabacos de la Cordillera Debuts New “Vogel” Premium Cigars
Tabacos de la Cordillera™ (Highland Cigars) now offes a new line of premium cigars with unique, revolutionary features.
- Tabacos de la Cordillera Debuts New “Vogel” Premium Cigars
Tabacos de la Cordillera™ (Highland Cigars) now offes a new line of premium cigars with unique, revolutionary features.
- CUBAN IMPORTS ‘WIRED’ IN WITH NEW EXILE® CIGAR
Modestly Priced New Cigar Extension Offers ‘Old World’ Flavor
- CUBAN IMPORTS ‘WIRED’ IN WITH NEW EXILE® CIGAR
Modestly Priced New Cigar Extension Offers ‘Old World’ Flavor
- A Visit with a US Cigar Industry Institution: The JC Newman Cigar Co.
Tampa, Florida. Home of the Buccaneers, Rays and
home also to the JC Newman Cigar Co.
- A Visit with a US Cigar Industry Institution: The JC Newman Cigar Co.
Tampa, Florida. Home of the Buccaneers, Rays and
home also to the JC Newman Cigar Co.
- GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT AND COUNTERFEITING SUIT RELATING TO
“COHIBA Caribbean’s Finest” CIGARS AND RUM
- GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT AND COUNTERFEITING SUIT RELATING TO
“COHIBA Caribbean’s Finest” CIGARS AND RUM
- A visit to "The King".
Rob Shibata of Top25Cigar visits Cigar King.
- A visit to "The King".
Rob Shibata of Top25Cigar visits Cigar King.
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum
Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this.
- Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum
Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this.
- Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum
Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this.
- Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum
Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this.
- Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum
Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this.
- Devils Weed Cigars
Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars?
- Devils Weed Cigars
Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars?
- Devils Weed Cigars
Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars?
- Devils Weed Cigars
Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars?
- Devils Weed Cigars
Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars?
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Palmas Puro, the little cigar nobody has heard of. If you’re a fan of mild cigars, and you missed the boat on Palmas Puro, better get paddling as these are not to be missed.
We reviewed the Palmas Puro Petit Torpedo, a 5 x 54 short torpedo that provides a nice quick smoke. Palmas Puro cigars are made in Miami, Florida by Palmas Puro Cigar Company and rolled in the La Tradicion Cubana factories. The cigars are a blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers, and Honduran binder, all wrapped by a light Ecuadorian Connecticut leaf.
First thing you’ll notice is a nice clean looking light brown Ecuadorian wrapper. A regal looking band makes the cigar show well. Once lit there is one thing that can not be debated: cigars are some of the most fantastically constructed cigars you will ever hold. The ash will hang on forever, and seems to burn so even you wonder if it’s a bit anal-retentive!
Palmas Puro’s marketing claims these cigars fall in the “medium bodied/fuller flavored” category. In this area we have to respectfully disagree. All reviewers called this a mild cigar; there was nary a mention of “medium” or “fuller” by a soul on our review staff. You might think this is a bad thing, but it is not. In this day of “stronger is better” in cigars, you’re cheating yourself and your palate if you don’t occasionally enjoy a nice mild smoke. There surely is something enjoyable to a nice mild cigar that treats you right while you’re smoking it, and knows when to go home when you’re done.
When you get to that mild cigar, smoke the Palmas Puro…it’s that good. Universally hailed by the reviewers:
“I also got the taste of more cedar and some sweetness with leather remaining in the background. The construction of this cigar was flawless. Beautiful wrapper with minimal veins. Slow smoker with a gray/black ash that held past 1 inch. The ash was very firm and I had no fear that it would be in my lap. The aroma of this cigar was nice and mild and clean”
“With the outstanding construction quality and mildness, this would be a great beginner’s cigar, or one to give out to the friend who smokes occasionally.”
Okay, so they are mild cigars which…if you know that going in…will not let you down. Add to that a MSRP of around $4 dollars, and you have your new “go to” mild cigar.
Vital Statistics:
Size – 5 x 54
Wrapper- Ecuador Connecticut
Binder- Honduras
Filler- Nicaragua & Dom. Republic
MSRP - $4.00 |